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Cornwall police charge woman with breaches, possession of cocaine

A 20-year-old woman from Cornwall is facing three charges after a police traffic stop on Sunday.

Police alleged she was breaching several conditions during the traffic stop and that she was in possession of a quantity of cocaine.

Shonna Godfrey, 20, was charged with possession of cocaine and breach of recognizance for failing to notify of a change of address and failure to keep the peace.

She was held in police custody pending a bail hearing in Cornwall court.

Breaches

A 25-year-old woman from Cornwall is facing two charges after a police traffic stop on Sunday.

Police alleged she was breaching conditions relating to the vehicle she was stopped in.

Kayla Marshall, 25, was charged with breach of recognizance for having care and control of a motor vehicle and breach of undertaking for failing to keep the peace.

She was held in police custody pending a bail hearing in Cornwall court.

Thefts, breaches

A 24-year-old woman from Cornwall is facing various charges after a police traffic stop early Monday morning.

Police alleged the woman had stolen items from local stores on separate occasions in December and January.

Ashley Gagnon, 24, was charged with two counts of theft under $5,000 and breach of undertaking and probation for failing to keep the peace.

She was held in police custody pending a bail hearing in Cornwall court.

Thefts

A 17-year-old boy is facing two charges after a police traffic stop early Monday morning.

Police alleged the teen had twice entered a Second Street East store and taken alcohol from the retailer without paying for it.

The teen, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was charged with two counts of theft under $5,000.

He was released from police custody to appear in Cornwall court at a later date.

Impaired drivers

Cornwall police laid impaired-driving charges against two people in separate incidents Saturday and Sunday.

On Saturday, police alleged John MacCormack, 19, of Cornwall, was driving while under the influence of alcohol in the area of Fifth Street West. He was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and over 0.08, and released from police custody to appear in Cornwall court on Feb. 27.

On Sunday, police alleged Marc Menard, 35, of Lancaster, was driving while under the influence of alcohol in the area of Pitt and Thirteenth streets. He was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and over 0.08, and released from police custody to appear in Cornwall court on Feb. 20.

Breaches

A 44-year-old man from Cornwall is facing breach charges after an officer witnessed the man’s behaviour on Jan. 28.

Police alleged the man was seen breaching conditions that prohibited him from associating and communicating with certain people. He was arrested on Friday.

Rodney Helmer, 44, was charged with breach of recognizance for communicating with someone known to have a criminal record and for associating with someone known to be a member of an organized motorcycle club.

He was held in police custody pending a bail hearing in Cornwall court.

Breach

A 43-year-old woman from Cornwall is facing a breach charge following a traffic stop on Sunday.

Police alleged the woman was in possession of a cellphone at the time, despite being under conditions not to have one.

Cherie Szuky, 43, was charged with breach of recognizance for being in possession of a cellphone.

She was released from police custody to appear in Cornwall court on March 27.

ATV theft

SDG OPP officers are continuing an investigation into a theft from a business on Cornwall Centre Road reported on Saturday afternoon.

Police said a green 2003 Honda TF6 ATV was removed from the property sometime overnight Friday.

OPP ask anyone with information on this incident to call 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Warrant arrest

Cornwall police arrested a 32-year-old man from Cornwall on the strength of a warrant Sunday.

Police alleged Christopher Riviere, 32, breached his probation, after which the warrant for his arrest was issued.

He was located by police Sunday, taken into custody and held there pending a bail hearing in Cornwall court.